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Technician in Furniture and Woodwork -

Warwick College Group, Sydenham, Warwick

Technician in Furniture and Woodwork -

£22307

Warwick College Group, Sydenham, Warwick

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 days ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f399805ad9bb4d0ab949abfaa9342b60

Full Job Description

  • To develop and maintain a well prepared, realistic and safe working environment and develop the professional attitude of the students towards their work and give them every opportunity to practice and develop their skills.
  • Support the efficient and effective running and development of all aspects of the curriculum, including comprehensive preparation of equipment and workshop areas, demonstrating and supervising students working in the practical skills area.
  • Carry out routine maintenance of facilities and ensure the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the learning areas in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and to liaise with external servicing agencies to ensure the continued maintenance of equipment and workshops.
  • To maintain an effective stock control system, the storage, ordering, receipt of deliveries and organisation of equipment and materials relevant to the area. 5. To support the academic staff to ensure that all students using the workshop facilities receive an appropriate Health and Safety induction in the use of machinery and safe working practices.
  • To assist with any other technical and/or support duties across the Department as may be required from time to time including preparation of open days/career events and to attend team meetings.
    • The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level. OFFERS OF WORK For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

    Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations., Technicians provide a high standard of technical and learning support in order to maintain a well prepared and realistic working environment. This role will be essential to the effective delivery of study programmes to young people and qualifications to adults.,
  • A Higher level qualification in the subject area.
  • A GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
    • Previous experience of working within the vocational area.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and experience of implementing H&S procedures.
  • Experience in using and maintaining a range of tools and fixed machines relating to woodworking and furniture.
  • Ability to organise maintenance and oversight of a furniture workshop and associated maintenance.
    • ESSENTIAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
  • Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others.
  • Ability to work effectively and proactively within a team.
    • Effective time management.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to deliver a quality student focused service.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity. Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.